Tamil Nadu

BJP has released a list of nine candidates for Tamil Nadu for the coming Lok Sabha elections. State unit chief K Annamalai has been fielded from Coimbatore and former Telangana Governor Tamilsai Soundrarajan from Chennai South seat.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) pledges to obstruct the Mekedatu dam if the INDI alliance wins the Lok Sabha elections. Their manifesto promises to annul the Citizenship Amendment Act, reduce fuel prices, waive farmer and student loans, advocate for women's rights, and address regional concerns in Tamil Nadu.

Shobha Karandlaje, MP and Union Minister, accused a Tamil Nadu man of the Bengaluru bombing, triggering a political dispute with CM MK Stalin. She later apologized, clarifying her intent was not malicious. Karandlaje highlighted concerns of Hindu and BJP workers targeted by radical elements, intensifying tensions between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, emphasizing its commitment to fulfilling promises and reflecting the aspirations of the people.

A tempo traveller carrying people from Tamil Nadu fell into a 30-feet-deep gorge near Adimali in the Idukki district on Tuesday (Mar 19), killing four people. The traveller lost control and fell into the gorge.

Tamil Nadu gears up for the Lok Sabha elections, scheduled for April 19, with the polling set to cover all 39 constituencies in the state. Additionally, the by-election for the Vilavancode assembly seat, vacated by MLA S Vijayadharani's resignation from Congress to join BJP, will coincide with the parliamentary polls.

Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and Governor of Telangana, has resigned from her posts, sparking speculation about her potential candidacy in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

Among the reasons cited by district police for denying permission were concerns over security threats, the city's tumultuous communal history, and potential disruptions to the general populace, especially students.

In Tamil Nadu near Thiruvalangadu, boys discovered a rare 12th-century Murugan statue along the Kosasthalaiyar river. Weighing 150kg and standing 3.5 feet tall, it depicts Murugan as Brahmasastha, with typical features and accompanying artefacts nearby. The Department of Archaeology will conserve and display the idol for public viewing.

As the Lok Sabha elections approach, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensifies its efforts in the southern states of Kerala, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. PM Narendra Modi leads the campaign, aiming to strengthen the party's presence in regions where it faces challenges